A Stock That Can Steer Clear of Danger

Shares of auto-safety equipment maker Autoliv can gain value in spite of government probes.

As if the fortunes of the auto-making industry weren't disrupted enough by the damage inflicted by Japan's natural disasters earlier this year, now several prominent auto-parts makers have been sideswiped by government probes.

Earlier this month, shares of Autoliv (ticker:ALV), a leading global provider of automobile seat belts and air bags,...